Queensland Consolidated Acts

CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 159J

159J Purpose

(1) The purpose of the SCAN system is to enable a coordinated response to the protection needs of children.

(2) The purpose is to be achieved by facilitating—

(a) the sharing of information under part 4 between members of the system; and

(b) the planning and coordinating of actions to assess and respond to children’s protection needs; and

(c) a holistic and culturally responsive assessment of children’s protection needs.